Key Takeaway
Various issues – including a rodent infestation and mold – have left the historic, sprawling Ottawa estate empty10 Downing Street has two things: mice and a chief mouser. For more than a decade, an officially recognized feline has kept the residence’s rodent infestation to a minimum.
Published June 26, 2026 · Category: News
Overview
Various issues – including a rodent infestation and mold – have left the historic, sprawling Ottawa estate empty
10 Downing Street has two things: mice and a chief mouser. For more than a decade, an officially recognized feline has kept the residence’s rodent infestation to a minimum.
Details
Over a similar period, the official residence of Canada’s prime minister has seen an unchecked explosion of rodents.
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Originally published at www.theguardian.com.
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Various issues – including a rodent infestation and mold – have left the historic, sprawling Ottawa estate empty10 Downing Street has two things: mice and a chief mouser. For more than a decade, an officially recognized feline has kept the residence’s rodent infestation to a minimum.Over a similar period, the official residence of Canada’s prime minister has seen an unchecked explosion of rodents. Continue reading...
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